Surrey man identified as victim in fatal Alex Fraser Bridge crash
Published 4:30 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A Surrey man has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash on the Alex Fraser Bridge last weekend.
At about 10 p.m. on April 11, police responded to a collision involving a motorcycle that had struck a semi-truck on the northbound span of the bridge. The 31-year-old male driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on scene.
The incident is still under investigation, and anyone with information — including dash cam footage shot around the area of the Alex Fraser Bridge between 9:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. — is asked to contact the Delta Police Department at 604-946-4411.
A GoFundMe launched April 13 by the man’s family identifies him as Jacob Raul Palencia.
“Our hearts are shattered,” reads a statement from the family posted to GoFundMe.
“My beloved son was taken from us far too soon in a tragic motorcycle accident. This loss is something no family is ever prepared for, and the pain we feel is beyond words.”
The family’s post describes Palencia as “more than just a son or a brother,” calling him “a protector, a friend to laugh with, and a light in so many lives. His silliness, his presence, and the love he gave so freely will stay with us forever.”
“He built so many meaningful connections through the car community — something he was deeply passionate about. He was known, respected and truly loved by so many people. It brings us a small sense of comfort knowing he was surrounded by something he loved so much, and that he left this world doing what made him feel most alive.”
Local car enthusiasts are planning several events in Palencia’s memory, including a meet-up at the Tim Hortons outside West Oaks Mall in Abbotsford tonight (April 15) from 7:30-10:30 p.m., and a 7:30 p.m. “memorial cruise” this Saturday (April 18) from the Chatters Salon in New Westminster’s Queensborough Landing to Blackie Spit Park in Surrey, led by Palencia’s Mustang on a flatbed and attended by his mother and brothers.
“He deserved so much more time. More memories, more milestones, more moments with the people who loved him deeply. It’s hard to come to terms with a future that no longer includes him,” the family’s post reads.
The GoFundMe campaign has a goal of raising $3,500 to “help ease the financial burden during this incredibly difficult time.”
As of Wednesday afternoon (April 15), the campaign had raised $3,120 from 32 donations, ranging in size from $10 to $1,000.
“Any contribution, no matter the size, means more to us than we can express.”